Food Around the Globe -Step Challenge Destination 1: ISRAELI SALAD

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TEL AVIV, ISRAEL

In Israel, no meal is complete without ‘salatim’ or a small salad. This quick, easy, vegan, and gluten-free salad is the perfect light and nutritious side dish to any meal or barbecue.

Servings: 4
Total time: 10 minutes

Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories: 210
Fat: 18g
Carbs: 10g
Protein: 1g
Fiber: 1g

Ingredients
4 cucumbers, diced
4 tomatoes, diced
½ red onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
⅓ cup fresh parsley, chopped
⅓ cup olive oil
1 ½ tbsp lemon juice
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 green bell pepper, diced (optional)
⅓ cup fresh mint, chopped (optional)

Directions

In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, garlic, and parsley (as well as the optional bell pepper and mint). Next, make the dressing. In a separate bowl, whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. When ready to serve, toss the salad with dressing.